Guidebook for Edmonton
Entertainment & Activities
Newest premier recreation facility: Leisure pool, water slide, whirl pool, steam room> Cardio area
fitness studio, walking/jogging track. NHL skate rink, basketball, volleyball, badminton. Childcare.
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Centar za rekreaciju zajednice Meadows
2704 17 St NWNewest premier recreation facility: Leisure pool, water slide, whirl pool, steam room> Cardio area
fitness studio, walking/jogging track. NHL skate rink, basketball, volleyball, badminton. Childcare.
T: 1-877-433-7347
Edmonton’s river valley is an urban gem, with over 150 km of breathtaking trails for running, biking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing etc. River Valley Adventure Co. offers year round Segway tours, mountain bike rentals, stand up paddle boarding, sports equipment rentals (badminton and volleyball sets, croquet and bocce sets, footballs, soccer balls) and many more fun activities to enjoy in the park. For fishing enthusiasts, they also rent fishing gear to go fish off one of the public docks down at the Riverfront Promenade. You can even get your fishing license right at the store!
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River Valley Funicular
10065 100 St NWT: 1-877-433-7347
Edmonton’s river valley is an urban gem, with over 150 km of breathtaking trails for running, biking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing etc. River Valley Adventure Co. offers year round Segway tours, mountain bike rentals, stand up paddle boarding, sports equipment rentals (badminton and volleyball sets, croquet and bocce sets, footballs, soccer balls) and many more fun activities to enjoy in the park. For fishing enthusiasts, they also rent fishing gear to go fish off one of the public docks down at the Riverfront Promenade. You can even get your fishing license right at the store!
Whoop whoop! Edmonton's outdoor pools are offering free admission again this year from July though September, 2018.
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Mill Creek Outdoor Pool
9555 84 Ave NWWhoop whoop! Edmonton's outdoor pools are offering free admission again this year from July though September, 2018.
Millwoods Golf Course
4540 50 St NWIf you get the urge for working out in the middle of the night, this is the place! Open 24/7 and 5 minutes drive from Geri's Place. If you aren't a member already, they have a 7 day free trial
https://www.anytimefitness.com/try-us-free/?club=4128
Anytime Fitness
6586 28 Avenue NorthwestIf you get the urge for working out in the middle of the night, this is the place! Open 24/7 and 5 minutes drive from Geri's Place. If you aren't a member already, they have a 7 day free trial
https://www.anytimefitness.com/try-us-free/?club=4128
Season 2 opens May 19, 2018.
Experience the first Aerial Park Tower of its kind in Canada at Snow Valley just 10 minutes drive from Geri's Place. They have partnered with KristallTurm North America to bring the KT90 Tower to Edmonton. Adventures take 2-3 hours
https://www.snowvalley.ca/aerial-park
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Snow Valley Aerial Park
13204 Rainbow Valley Rd NWSeason 2 opens May 19, 2018.
Experience the first Aerial Park Tower of its kind in Canada at Snow Valley just 10 minutes drive from Geri's Place. They have partnered with KristallTurm North America to bring the KT90 Tower to Edmonton. Adventures take 2-3 hours
https://www.snowvalley.ca/aerial-park
First-timers' guide to thrills and chills in Edmonton: If hurtling through the air towards crashing waves while screaming incomprehensibly through peeled back lips "this could be the end", sounds like fun to you then bungee jumping at the World Water Park might be the thing for you. Zip lining too. Just 15 minutes for Geri's Place Edmonton,
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World Waterpark
8882 170 St NWFirst-timers' guide to thrills and chills in Edmonton: If hurtling through the air towards crashing waves while screaming incomprehensibly through peeled back lips "this could be the end", sounds like fun to you then bungee jumping at the World Water Park might be the thing for you. Zip lining too. Just 15 minutes for Geri's Place Edmonton,
Shopping
Mill Woods Town Centre
2331 66 St NWShopping
Enjoy premier outlet shopping & dining at South Edmonton Common! From big brands to boutiques, family restaurants to a hangout with friends - it's all here!
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South Edmonton Common
1732 99 St NWEnjoy premier outlet shopping & dining at South Edmonton Common! From big brands to boutiques, family restaurants to a hangout with friends - it's all here!
Stari Strathcona Farmers 'Market
10310 83 Ave NWCanada's biggest shopping and entertainment centre. Indoor water park and wave pool, amusement park, night clubs and more
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West Edmonton Mall
Canada's biggest shopping and entertainment centre. Indoor water park and wave pool, amusement park, night clubs and more
Arts & Culture
The new Mill Woods Library, Seniors and Multicultural Centre is situated in the immediate vicinity of the Mill Woods Town Centre and Mill Woods Transit Centre. Books, audio books, movies and more
Edmonton Public Library - Mill Woods
2610 Hewes Way NWThe new Mill Woods Library, Seniors and Multicultural Centre is situated in the immediate vicinity of the Mill Woods Town Centre and Mill Woods Transit Centre. Books, audio books, movies and more
Edmonton Public Library's main branch has a green screen and 3-D printer for the creative. How cool is that?!?!
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Edmonton Public Library
Edmonton Public Library's main branch has a green screen and 3-D printer for the creative. How cool is that?!?!
Umjetnička galerija Alberta
Food Scene
Mill Woods is known for its East Indian flair and this is one of my favourite places for South Indian/Dosa take-out and delivery. Dosas are naturally gluten free too. They also have a great selection of sweets several of which are also gluten free. 780-705-1444
Aapna Meat Sweets Dosa
6729 Ellerslie Rd SWMill Woods is known for its East Indian flair and this is one of my favourite places for South Indian/Dosa take-out and delivery. Dosas are naturally gluten free too. They also have a great selection of sweets several of which are also gluten free. 780-705-1444
Pizza 99 is a local 2 for 1 pizzaria (2 blocks from the house) with free delivery in Mill Woods. They also have a pub if you want a place within walking distance.
Pizza 99
1543 Mill Woods Road EastPizza 99 is a local 2 for 1 pizzaria (2 blocks from the house) with free delivery in Mill Woods. They also have a pub if you want a place within walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the place where the staff like to get to know you. Look for Ashley the senior bartender. Great food with gluten friendly options. My favourite are the GF Baha fish tacos ($5.00 ea & Tuesdays' between 2 pm and 6 pm $2.50). Try the red or white mystery wines for $4.75. They also have a great selection of beer.
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Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveThis is the place where the staff like to get to know you. Look for Ashley the senior bartender. Great food with gluten friendly options. My favourite are the GF Baha fish tacos ($5.00 ea & Tuesdays' between 2 pm and 6 pm $2.50). Try the red or white mystery wines for $4.75. They also have a great selection of beer.
If you like country music and to wear your cowboy/cowgirl hat and boots this is the place to go dancing. They also play pop music. Always a fun time either way.
The Ranch Roadhouse
If you like country music and to wear your cowboy/cowgirl hat and boots this is the place to go dancing. They also play pop music. Always a fun time either way.
Check out their lineup for concerts and music events during your stay. Some are free before 10:30 pm but you need to get their much earlier or you won't make it in by then. You also have to put up with 18 year old drunkards but if this doesn't bother you, you'll enjoy the night.
Union Hall
6240 99 St NWCheck out their lineup for concerts and music events during your stay. Some are free before 10:30 pm but you need to get their much earlier or you won't make it in by then. You also have to put up with 18 year old drunkards but if this doesn't bother you, you'll enjoy the night.
Parks & Nature
The most beautiful part of the magnificant Edmonton Parks system that leads to the River Valley. Definately worth the hike. Try geocaching if you have a smart phone.
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Mill Creek Ravine - South
The most beautiful part of the magnificant Edmonton Parks system that leads to the River Valley. Definately worth the hike. Try geocaching if you have a smart phone.
35 minutes east of Edmonton, Elk Island is home to the densest population of ungulates in Canada. A variety of mammal species including coyote, wood and plains bison, moose, mule deer, lynx, beaver, elk, white-tailed deer, and porcupine are year-round residents. Black bears and timber wolves are rarely seen. Over two hundred and fifty bird species can be seen at various times of year. Most notable: red-necked grebes, American white pelicans, double-crested cormorants, great blue herons, red-tailed hawks, American bitterns and the trumpeter swans. Also, stargazing at Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, swimming, boating, hiking, snowshoeing https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/elkisland
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Nacionalni park Elk Island
54401 Range Rd 20335 minutes east of Edmonton, Elk Island is home to the densest population of ungulates in Canada. A variety of mammal species including coyote, wood and plains bison, moose, mule deer, lynx, beaver, elk, white-tailed deer, and porcupine are year-round residents. Black bears and timber wolves are rarely seen. Over two hundred and fifty bird species can be seen at various times of year. Most notable: red-necked grebes, American white pelicans, double-crested cormorants, great blue herons, red-tailed hawks, American bitterns and the trumpeter swans. Also, stargazing at Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, swimming, boating, hiking, snowshoeing https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/elkisland
The City of Edmonton boasts some of the most beautiful and scenic picnic areas in all of Alberta. Located in the heart of the city's parks, picnic sites are available for reservation (if you want a guaranteed spot for a fee) or on a first-come, first-served basis. The Jackie Parker Park is a 5 minute drive from the house at 4540 50 St., N.W.
Besides picnic sites with BBQs, there are: a Spray Park, Climbing Wall, Playground, Small Lake for birds (not swimming), Walking trail, Two fire rings. This park also hosts the Birkebeiner Nordic ski race every February.
https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/picnic-sites.aspx
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Jackie Parker Park
4540 50 St NWThe City of Edmonton boasts some of the most beautiful and scenic picnic areas in all of Alberta. Located in the heart of the city's parks, picnic sites are available for reservation (if you want a guaranteed spot for a fee) or on a first-come, first-served basis. The Jackie Parker Park is a 5 minute drive from the house at 4540 50 St., N.W.
Besides picnic sites with BBQs, there are: a Spray Park, Climbing Wall, Playground, Small Lake for birds (not swimming), Walking trail, Two fire rings. This park also hosts the Birkebeiner Nordic ski race every February.
https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/picnic-sites.aspx
Adjacent to downtown Edmonton, immediately south of the Shaw Conference Centre this riverfront park is an ideal spot for river-based activities. Spread over 12.9 hectares of land, there is a Chinese Garden Gazebo for public use onsite. Hourly gazebo reservations are accepted.
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Louise McKinney Riverfront Park
9999 Grierson Hill NWAdjacent to downtown Edmonton, immediately south of the Shaw Conference Centre this riverfront park is an ideal spot for river-based activities. Spread over 12.9 hectares of land, there is a Chinese Garden Gazebo for public use onsite. Hourly gazebo reservations are accepted.
Cooking Lake Blackfoot Recreational Area is a 97 sq. km day use recreation area offering more than 170 km of trails for hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, dogsledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and horseback riding. 24 km east of Sherwood Park on Hwy. 16 to Range Road 210, south of Elk Island National Park, 780-922-3293.
Cooking Lake
Cooking Lake Blackfoot Recreational Area is a 97 sq. km day use recreation area offering more than 170 km of trails for hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, dogsledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and horseback riding. 24 km east of Sherwood Park on Hwy. 16 to Range Road 210, south of Elk Island National Park, 780-922-3293.
Ride a paddleboat or aqua-trike, in-line skate (rentals available), play disc golf or volleyball and more. Ice cream and firewood sales. Open 12-9 pm on June weekends and 12-9 pm every day in July and August, weather permitting.
Telephone: 1 780 456-8906
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Rundle Park
2909 113 Ave NWRide a paddleboat or aqua-trike, in-line skate (rentals available), play disc golf or volleyball and more. Ice cream and firewood sales. Open 12-9 pm on June weekends and 12-9 pm every day in July and August, weather permitting.
Telephone: 1 780 456-8906
This picturesque attraction features over 10,000 species of plants showcased over 80 acres. An authentic Japanese garden, herb garden, large collection of peony, iris and lily; and 110 acres of nature trails and ecological and wetland reserves. Open early summer until the fall. Located in Devon, just a 30-minute drive from Geri's Place.
T: 1 780 987-3054
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University of Alberta Botanic Garden
51227 AB-60This picturesque attraction features over 10,000 species of plants showcased over 80 acres. An authentic Japanese garden, herb garden, large collection of peony, iris and lily; and 110 acres of nature trails and ecological and wetland reserves. Open early summer until the fall. Located in Devon, just a 30-minute drive from Geri's Place.
T: 1 780 987-3054
William Hawrelak Park is a 68 hectare park in the river valley that plays host to many festivals. It features a 5 hectare lake that is home to ducks and Canada geese in the summer and is a great place to skate in the winter. There are open grassy areas for picnics, a large water play feature near the playground, and the Heritage Ampitheatre provides an open air venue for live performances.
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Hawrelak park
9330 Groat Rd NWWilliam Hawrelak Park is a 68 hectare park in the river valley that plays host to many festivals. It features a 5 hectare lake that is home to ducks and Canada geese in the summer and is a great place to skate in the winter. There are open grassy areas for picnics, a large water play feature near the playground, and the Heritage Ampitheatre provides an open air venue for live performances.
Discover the natural wonders of Edmonton with interactive displays, interpretive programs and self-guided tours. Permanent exhibits include a beehive, frogs, fish, snakes and salamanders. Self-guided birch-tree and river loop nature trails are highlights -- if you encounter unusual tracks or wildlife on your visit, the John Janzen experts will help you identify your find.
Admission: Child (2 to 12) $1.35; Senior/Youth (13 to 17) $1.65; Adult $2, Family $6.75
T:780-496-8787
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John Janzen Nature Centre
7000 143 St NWDiscover the natural wonders of Edmonton with interactive displays, interpretive programs and self-guided tours. Permanent exhibits include a beehive, frogs, fish, snakes and salamanders. Self-guided birch-tree and river loop nature trails are highlights -- if you encounter unusual tracks or wildlife on your visit, the John Janzen experts will help you identify your find.
Admission: Child (2 to 12) $1.35; Senior/Youth (13 to 17) $1.65; Adult $2, Family $6.75
T:780-496-8787
Terwillegar Park
10 Rabbit Hill Road NorthwestEssentials
Less than 5 minutes from Geri's Place for all your grocery needs. Open to 11 p.m. every day. Aslo, houses the postal outlet if you have anything to mail open to 9 p.m. daily.
Sobeys - Millwoods Common
5011 23 Ave NW Less than 5 minutes from Geri's Place for all your grocery needs. Open to 11 p.m. every day. Aslo, houses the postal outlet if you have anything to mail open to 9 p.m. daily.
Save-On-Foods
14161 23 Ave NWFor noname groceries, best prices and the largest selection of produce. About 10 minutes from Geri's Place but worth the drive if you have bigger shopping to do.
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Real Canadian Superstore
410 Baseline RdFor noname groceries, best prices and the largest selection of produce. About 10 minutes from Geri's Place but worth the drive if you have bigger shopping to do.
Asian Grocery Centre
1525 Mill Woods Rd E